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2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC Guide

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Total

4245

Insert Inserts

320

Parallel Parallels

3913

Auto Autos

600

Relic Relics

100

Numbered Numbered

3613

Release date: Wednesday 14th September 2022
2021–22 Topps Merlin UEFA Champions League continues the return of the Merlin brand, combining the classic fantasy-inspired aesthetic with Topps’ vibrant chromium finish. A standout among UEFA releases, Merlin offers a mix of colourful refractor parallels, bold insert designs, and autograph hits, delivering both nostalgia and modern appeal for collectors. Each Hobby box includes one autograph, along with a range of chase inserts and refractors.

The 150-card base set covers the best of the UEFA Champions League, featuring veteran stars, rookies, and emerging talents. The parallel rainbow includes more than 20 refractor variations, from Refractors (1:3 packs) and Speckle (/150) to Gold (/50), Orange (/25), Red (/10), and Superfractors (1/1). Hobby-exclusive parallels include Speckle (/150), Green (/99), and Gold Atomic (/50), adding further chase value.

Autographs centre around Base Autographs, which mirror the main card design and come in a full array of parallels such as Blue (/75), Gold (/50), Orange (/25), Red (/10), and Superfractor (1/1). Hobby boxes may also contain Merlin’s Match Ball Signatures, a rare autograph memorabilia insert limited to Orange (/25), Red (/10), and Superfractor (1/1) parallels.

Merlin’s inserts are known for their creativity, and the 2021–22 release is no exception. Sets include U23 Stars (1:6 packs), Prophecy Fulfilled (1:9), Ageless Alchemy (1:18), and the Renaissance case hit (1:216), featuring stained-glass-inspired artwork. Each insert line includes Gold (/50), Orange (/25), Red (/10), and Superfractor (1/1) parallels, with autograph versions available for select cards.

With its chromium base, artistic inserts, and rich autograph checklist, Topps Merlin 2021–22 blends fantasy-inspired design with UEFA star power, offering one of the most visually dynamic Chrome releases in football collecting.

Boxes Available

Hobby Box

Hobby Box
Current Avg
£210
+£20 (+11%) Launch RRP £190
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Configuration
Boxes/Case
12
Packs/Box
18
Cards/Pack
4
Guaranteed Hits
AutoAutos: 1
Additional Notes

Ageless Alchemy – 1, Prophecy Fulfilled – 2, U23 Stars – 3, Refractors – 6

Example Cards

Box Breakdown

Base

2 cards

Base

21 parallels /275 → /1
Aqua Prism Refractor Unnumbered + Blaster only Refractor Unnumbered Pink Mojo Refractor /275 Atomic Refractor /250 Yellow Wave Refractor /225 Aqua Refractor /199 Aqua Speckle Refractor /199 Speckle Refractor /150 + Hobby only Green Mojo Refractor /99 + Hobby only Green Refractor /99 + Hobby only Blue Refractor /75 Blue Shimmer Refractor /75 Gold Atomic Refractor /50 + Hobby only Gold Refractor /50 Orange Mojo Refractor /25 Orange Refractor /25 Purple Refractor /15 Purple Wave Refractor /15 Red Refractor /10 + Hobby only Red Wave Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Rookie Variation

4 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Red Refractor /10 + Hobby only Superfractor /1

Insert

4 cards

Ageless Alchemy

4 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

Prophecy Fulfilled

4 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

Renaissance

★ Case hit
2 parallels /10 → /1
Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

U23 Stars

4 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

Auto

4 cards

Ageless Alchemy Autograph

1 parallel /1
Superfractor /1

Base Autograph

7 parallels /150 → /1
Speckle Refractors /150 Mojo Refractors /99 + Hobby only Blue Refractors /75 Gold Refractors /50 Orange Refractors /25 + Hobby only Red Refractors /10 Superfractors /1

Prophecy Fulfilled Autograph

1 parallel /1
Superfractor /1

U23 Stars Autograph

1 parallel /1
Superfractor /1

Auto Relic

1 cards

Merlin’s Match Ball Signatures

3 parallels /25 → /1
Orange Refractor /25 Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

Case Hits

1 cards

Renaissance

★ Case hit
Insert
2 parallels /10 → /1
Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

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Breakers Corner

Merlin UCC Fact Sheet

Quick stats and live hobby activity to help you decide how to break this product and understand current demand.

Players

199

Players included in the full checklist.

Teams

36

Teams featured across the set.

Rookies

53

Confirmed rookie cards to chase.

FAQs

2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC FAQs

Quick answers generated from the checklist, box and collection data available on Fanter.

What boxes are available in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC boxes include Hobby Box (18 packs, 4 cards per pack) with 1 guaranteed auto at £210.

How much is 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

Current listed pricing for 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC is around £210, depending on box format and availability.

What are the chase cards in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC includes chase cards for players such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Pedri, Cole Palmer, Gavi, Neymar Jr and Vinicius Jr. These are some of the rarer or more desirable cards collectors may look for in the set.

What case hits can you get in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC has case-hit information for Renaissance. Check the box breakdown section for the full case-hit view where available.

What autos are available in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

The autographs available in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC include Ageless Alchemy Autograph, Base Autograph, Merlin’s Match Ball Signatures, Prophecy Fulfilled Autograph and U23 Stars Autograph from players like Andres Iniesta, Paolo Maldini, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba.

What relics are available in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

The relics available in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC include Merlin’s Match Ball Signatures from players like Kai Havertz, Lautaro Martinez, Karim Adeyemi, Alejandro Balde and Ryan Gravenberch.

What rookies are in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC includes 53 rookie cards: Cole Palmer, Gavi, Benjamin Sesko, Aurelien Tchouameni, Alejandro Balde, Josko Gvardiol, Mathys Tel, Noni Madueke, Nuno Mendes, Jonathan David, Luka Sucic, Nico Gonzalez, Trevoh Chalobah, Anthony Elanga, Abde Ezzalzouli, Alessandro Zanoli, Angel Gomes, Antonio Blanco, Aster Vranckx, Benoit Badiashile, Charlie Savage, Chrislain Matsima, Conor Bradley, Dane Scarlett, Ebrima Darboe, Eliot Matazo, Felix Afena-Gyan, Felix Nmecha, Hannibal Mejbri, Harvey Vale, Ilaix Moriba, Ilias Akhomach, Isaac Lihadji, Ivan Romero, Jon Pacheco, Josip Stanisic, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Karamoko Dembele, Lesley Ugochukwu, Liam Delap, Loum Tchaouna, Luka Romero, Malo Gusto, Marco Da Graca, Miguel Gutierrez, Myron Boadu, Oliver Skipp, Pierre Kalulu, Shola Shoretire, Sidney Raebiger, Sonny Perkins, Vanderson and Zidane Iqbal.

What teams appear in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC features cards from 36 teams: AC Milan, Ajax, AS Roma, Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Celtic, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Leicester City, Lille, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Monaco, Napoli, Olympique Lyonnais, Porto, PSG, PSV Eindhoven, Rangers, RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Salzburg, Sevilla, Stade Rennais, Tottenham, Villarreal, West Ham and Wolfsburg.

What players are in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC includes 199 players across the checklist. Players include Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Pedri, Cole Palmer, Gavi, Neymar Jr, Vinicius Jr, Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane, Karim Benzema, Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Eduardo Camavinga, Jamal Musiala, Benjamin Sesko, Victor Osimhen, Aurelien Tchouameni, Andres Iniesta, Luka Modric, Paolo Maldini, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, Phil Foden, Heung-min Son, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Lautaro Martinez, Karim Adeyemi, Alejandro Balde, Josko Gvardiol, Mathys Tel, Christopher Nkunku, Sandro Tonali, Ryan Gravenberch, Noni Madueke, Nuno Mendes, Declan Rice, Jack Grealish, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Alexander Isak, Alphonso Davies, Achraf Hakimi and Dominik Szoboszlai. You can browse every player in the full checklist above.

Are there numbered cards in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

Yes. 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC includes 3,613 numbered checklist entries, with numbering such as /275, /250, /225 and /199.

What inserts are available in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

The inserts available in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC include Ageless Alchemy, Prophecy Fulfilled, Renaissance and U23 Stars.

How many cards are in the 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC checklist?

The 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC checklist currently includes 4,245 card entries including 320 inserts, 600 autographs, 100 relics and 3,613 numbered cards.

When was 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC released?

2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC was released on 14 September 2022.

Which cards are most valuable in 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

Based on Fanter valuation data, higher-value 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC cards have included players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr and Steven Gerrard. Values vary by rarity, autograph status, condition and recent sales.

Is 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC good for breakers?

2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC has breaker activity on Fanter, with 47 saved breaker lists. The most common setup is currently custom-based, but breakers should still check spot depth, box cost and chase-card distribution.

Where can I see the full checklist for 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC?

You can see the full 2021-22 Topps Merlin UCC checklist on Fanter at https://fanter.co.uk/topps/merlin-ucc-2021-2022/checklist. The checklist includes filters for players, teams and card types where data is available.